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V536 MJM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,295 mi
Last recorded165,295 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 165,295 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 165,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2011 156,511 miles

Both inner CV gaiters split

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 156,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both inner CV gaiters split

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 152,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 147,068 miles

both rack boots twisted

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 30 Jan 2008 93,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2008 93,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,155 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 47,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,256 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 45,256 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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V536 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V536 MJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V536 MJM registered?

V536 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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